Lead Solution Architect – Guidewire & Enterprise Architecture

EPAM Systems Inc; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Long-Term Incentive Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks an experienced Lead Solution Architect to design and scale end-to-end architectures for P&C insurance operations, with a focus on Guidewire solutions.

You will drive cloud adoption, integration across platforms, and leadership of engineering teams, leveraging AI to enhance underwriting, claims, and customer service. This remote role requires strategic vision and strong communication across global delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years IT experience with 6–10 years in Guidewire configuration and integration.
• Deep knowledge of P&C insurance operations (Policy, Claims, Billing).
• Proficiency in Gosu, Java, REST/SOAP, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes; cloud platforms AWS/Azure; CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architectures addressing complex business requirements.
• Define technical standards, patterns and best practices enterprise-wide.
• Lead API, microservices and integration strategies across platforms.
• Mentor developers and engineering teams on architecture and delivery practices.
• Leverage Generative AI to enhance underwriting, claims processing and customer service.

Skills

Guidewire config

Java

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

CI/CD

Generative AI

Leadership

Education

Guidewire ACE certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Solution Architect to design, oversee, and scale end-to-end technical architectures that address complex business requirements. In this leadership role, you will define enterprise-wide technical strategies, guide cloud adoption and modernization, and spearhead integration across our platform ecosystem — with a core focus on Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance operations and Guidewire solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee end-to-end technical architectures addressing complex business requirements using industry best practices and emerging technologies

• Architect and customize sophisticated systems and platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, security, and long-term sustainability

• Lead enterprise-wide architectural decisions and define technical strategies, standards, patterns, and best practices

• Propose and design integration of multiple platforms, applications, tools, and systems to deliver seamless and scalable solutions

• Design and develop microservices and APIs that integrate with Guidewire applications, including rapid prototyping of new insurance capabilities and workflows

• Leverage Generative AI to enhance underwriting, claims processing, customer service, and other insurance-related processes

• Define and guide API, microservices, and integration strategies

• Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams, ensuring the delivery and maintenance of high-quality code and configurations

• Mentor developers, technical leads, and engineering teams, providing guidance on architecture, development practices, and technical decision-making

• Promote innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies while ensuring adherence to architectural governance, standards, and compliance requirements

• Evaluate Guidewire capabilities and services to determine their strategic fit within the technology landscape

• Define and guide cloud adoption, modernization, and migration strategies across enterprise technology transformation initiatives

Requirements

• Experience: 10–15 years in IT, with 6–10 years specializing in Guidewire configuration, integration, and enterprise architecture

• Domain Knowledge: Deep expertise in P&C insurance operations (Policy, Claims, and Billing) and the insurance business

• Technical Stack: Proficiency in Gosu, Java, REST/SOAP APIs, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to automation and AI is a plus

• Certifications: Guidewire ACE or professional-level certification in InsuranceSuite modules is preferred

• Guidewire Expertise: Extensive experience configuring Guidewire applications to align with business requirements (full insurance lifecycle). Rapid prototyping using Java/Gosu to build proofs-of-concept (POCs), and building/extending APIs connecting Guidewire systems to external platforms. Experience supporting both cloud and on-premise/client-cloud deployments

• AI Integration: Leveraging Generative AI (and machine learning models or pre-built AI tools) to enhance underwriting, claims processing, and customer service decision-making

• Software Implementation: Proven track record of leading large-scale software implementation projects, translating complex business requirements into functional specifications. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence), CI/CD tools (TeamCity, Jenkins), and Git version control

• Transformational Leadership: Strong ability to consult with customers, align business objectives with innovative solutions, and lead enterprise transformation initiatives

• Communication: Fluent business-level English (additional languages highly valued) with excellent communication skills to influence both technical and non-technical

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off — the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

• Paid Holidays – nine (9) total per year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $150,000 – $200,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.